Teak
Teak is the common name for the tropical hardwood tree Tectona grandis and its wood products.[1] Tectona grandis is native to south and southeast Asia and grows in many countries. It has been introduced to Africa and the Caribbean. Burma produces nearly one third of the world's total teak.
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The word teak comes from the Malayalam word theka or tekka.[2] This tree is mentioned in the seventh-century literature of the Tamil language known as the Tevaram.
Tectona grandis is a large deciduous tree that is dominant in mixed hardwood forests. It has small, fragrant white flowers and papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface.[3]
Teak Media
- Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, in the Mornings.JPG
Teak forest with large foliage in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, India
- Nilambur Teak Plantation 0666.jpg
Teak forest in Nilambur, India
- Plants of the coast of Coromandel Coast Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh India Flora Fruits Flowers (54).jpg
Illustration showing detail of leaves, buds and flowers
- Hyblaea puera at Kadavoor.jpg
Fresh pods of teak plant
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References
- ↑ "GRIN Taxonomy for Plants - Tectona". United States Department of Agriculture.
- ↑ Chambers, W. 1875. Chambers's Etymological Dictionary of the English Language. London. p. 513.
- ↑ "Sagwan Tree: Ultimate Informational Guide by Expert". 21 September 2020.
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